Tree Staking

[Champdog21]

Which PVC is best to use for staking tree tubes. Im probably going with 1/2 inch but didn't know if the white or gray was a better choice. The gray says sunlight resistant , but I can find nothing on the white PVC. Is one better than the other?

 

[dogdoc]

I use the gray but I don't know if it really makes that much of a difference.

 

[buckdeer1]

Black is UV resistant the gray is not quite as good but used outdoors and the white is interior

 

[Chad Hauenstein]

I have used the grey conduit for several years with no issues now.

 

[Redonthehead]

I have the gray up to 4 years old now and while I still buy them, in resetting some old ones I have had shards come off. wear safty goggles. a few have been broken off by deer running into them. They are more brittle than they were when new. I have them from two mfgs, JM Eagle and Cantex, but not sure if one is better than the other.

 

[CAS_HNTR]

I've been using the white for all my stuff.....like 1.75 for a 10 ft piece. Works well and have had no issues.

 

[OkieKubota]

It must be nice to be able to drive plastic into the ground...that ain't happening here

 

[Chad Hauenstein]

It must be nice to be able to drive plastic into the ground...that ain't happening here

We have very rocky ground here. I use a 3/8 steel rod and 5 pound hammer to make a starter hole. It makes putting the conduit in easy.


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[CAS_HNTR]

We have very rocky ground here. I use a 3/8 steel rod and 5 pound hammer to make a starter hole. It makes putting the conduit in easy.


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Same.....I have to make a "pilot hole" in our clay usually to get it down without issues

 

[OkieKubota]

I use metal conduit...

 

[1yellowdog]

I'm having issues with white PVC becoming very brittle after 2-3 years. When it shards off the pieces are very sharp. Cover the eyes. I'll be switching over to black on my next batch.